How Have Capacitors Evolved? The Historical Journey of Condensers

Capacitors , commonly referred to as condensers , began in the 18th century through electrostatic experiments and have since become essential components in high-performance electronic devices . In this post, we will explore the origin, inventors, technological evolution, and modern applications of capacitors.     1. Origins and Early Experiments In 1745 , Ewald Georg von Kleist from Germany conducted a static electricity experiment using a glass jar filled with water and wrapped in metal. This device was the Leyden Jar , the prototype of the capacitor. A similar experiment was conducted by Pieter van Musschenbroek of the Netherlands, which helped formalize its function. 2. The Term “Condenser” Alessandro Volta expanded the principle of the Leyden Jar and described the device as one that "condenses electricity." This led to the term condenser being widely used in Europe. To this day, countries like Japan and South Korea commonly use this term. ...